# Mr. Sarkozy and Mr. Karzai cited changing circumstances in Afghanistan as the reason for NATO to change its calendar, but it may alsoserveas cover for the new French position. (NYTimes, 2012)

#We will identify a candidate to serveas U.S. ambassador to represent the United States government and our broader efforts to strengthen and deepen our ties with both the people and the government.(PBS Newshour, 2012)